Enabling works forged ahead on the site earmarked for film and TV studios in Pallion in March. Although the future of the studios is still dependent on funding, works to prepare the land took place on the brownfield land to the east of Northern Spire. Diggers were on site as part of the initial works which need to take place to prepare the land for future investment. | Sunderland Echo

placeholder image — Enabling works forged ahead on the site earmarked for film and TV studios in Pallion in March. Although the future of the studios is still dependent on funding, works to prepare the land took place on the brownfield land to the east of Northern Spire. Diggers were on site as part of the initial works which need to take place to prepare the land for future investment. | Sunderland Echo

From major city additions to signs of spring: 18 pictures of life in Sunderland in March 2025

By Katy Wheeler

Lifestyle Editor

Published 31st Mar 2025, 12:55 GMT

From enabling works forging ahead on the game-changing Crown Works film studios to a wave of new openings and the first signs of spring, there was plenty happening in Sunderland in March 2025.

Here’s a round up of pictures of city life from this month.

17. Bargain bait

The first of this year's two Sunderland Restaurant Weeks took place in March. Figures show more than 16,000 people dined out during the week, with more than 6,000 vouchers downloaded. The most popular restaurant, according to voucher downloads, was The Botanist, followed by Rumour Has It. | Sunderland Echo

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From major city additions to signs of spring: 18 pictures of life in Sunderland in March 2025

From enabling works forging ahead on the game-changing Crown Works film studios to a wave of new openings and the first signs of spring, there was plenty happening in Sunderland in March 2025.

17. Bargain bait

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